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Resolving Git SSH Connection Error: no matching host key type found and Security Considerations

Git SSH ssh-rsa host key security algorithms

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the 'no matching host key type found. Their offer: ssh-rsa' error encountered when using Git with SSH. It explains the root cause: OpenSSH disabling the insecure ssh-rsa (RSA/SHA-1) signature algorithm by default since version 8.2. The compatibility issues with services like Azure DevOps are detailed, along with a temporary solution via modifying the ~/.ssh/config file. The article emphasizes the security risks of this workaround, recommending HTTPS or migrating to Git hosting services that support safer algorithms (e.g., rsa-sha2-256/512), and calls for service providers to upgrade promptly.